coverage
Meaning: The extent to which something is covered; media reporting; insurance protection
Coverage refers to the extent or degree to which something deals with or applies to a subject or area. In media, it means the reporting of news or events. In insurance, it refers to the protection provided by a policy. In telecommunications, it describes the area where a signal is available.
Examples
- The story received extensive media coverage. 这个故事得到了广泛的媒体报道。La historia recibió una amplia cobertura mediática.その話は広範なメディア報道を受けました。그 사건은 광범위한 미디어 보도를 받았습니다.
- Does your insurance provide coverage for dental treatment? 您的保险是否涵盖牙科治疗?¿Su seguro proporciona cobertura para tratamiento dental?あなたの保険は歯科治療をカバーしていますか?당신의 보험은 치과 치료를 보장하나요?
- Mobile phone coverage is poor in rural areas. 农村地区的手机信号覆盖很差。La cobertura de telefonía móvil es deficiente en zonas rurales.農村部では携帯電話の電波が悪いです。농촌 지역에서는 휴대전화 수신이 좋지 않습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From 'cover' + '-age'. 'Cover' comes from Old French 'covrir', from Latin 'cooperire' meaning 'to cover over', from 'co-' (intensive) + 'operire' (to close, cover). The journalism sense of 'reporting on events' appeared in the 1910s.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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